Transformar lo Simple en Extraordinario [Spa/Eng]

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Lentils are a very nutritious grain due to their vitamin and mineral content. They are highly recommended, and their preparation is quick and they develop a great flavor even with few ingredients.

Besides their nutritional value and presence on the tables of many homes, lentils also represent a tradition for many families in Spain and Latin America: eating them right after the clock strikes midnight at the start of the new year. Tradition says that this symbolizes abundance and prosperity, the desire for wealth, and also a way to begin the year with humility but also with the strength they provide, as they are rich in iron, protein, and fiber.

Those who already practice this tradition are encouraged to prepare or use lentils in any way they see fit, according to their family traditions.

Para esta preparación se utilizó:

-400 gramos de lentejas
-1/4 de taza de aceite
-2 cucharaditas de sal
-1/2 cebolla (si es grande)
-6 dientes de ajo.
-1 zanahoria mediana
-3 hojas de laurel
-2 litros de agua

For this recipe, the following ingredients were used:

-400 grams of lentils
-1/4 cup of oil
-2 teaspoons of salt
-1/2 onion (if large)
-6 cloves of garlic
-1 medium carrot
-3 bay leaves
-2 liters of water

Se procede a lavar los granos de lenteja.

First, wash the lentils.

Luego, se procede a cortar la cebolla en tiras finas, el ajo y la zanahoria.

Then, slice the onion, garlic, and carrot into thin strips.

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En la olla elegida para proceder a cocinar las lentejas, se incorpora el aceite, calentar un poco. Colocar las cebollas, remover hasta que la cebolla esté cristalizada, se incorporan los ajos, pasado un minuto aproximadamente se incorpora la zanahoria, se remueve para que los sabores de la cebolla, el ajo y zanahoria se mezclen.

In the pot you will use to cook the lentils, add the oil and heat it slightly. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic, and after about a minute, add the carrot. Stir to combine the flavors of the onion, garlic, and carrot.

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Se incorporan las lentejas y las hojas de laurel. Se unen todos los ingredientes.

Add the lentils and bay leaves. Mix all the ingredients together.

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Se agrega los dos litros de agua, que la cantidad de agua esté por encima de los granos unos tres dedos. Luego la sal.

Add the two liters of water, ensuring the water level is about three fingers above the lentils. Then add the salt.

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La cocción se deja de 30 a 35 minutos.

The cooking time is 30 to 35 minutes.

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Listas, servidas y a degustar esta deliciosa preparación de lentejas.

Ready to serve and enjoy this delicious lentil dish!

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Contenido escrito propiedad de la autora
©Mercedes Mendoza. Todos los derechos reservados
Fotografías propiedad de la autora de su galería personal, en fecha 28/12/2025
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Written content property of the author
©Mercedes Mendoza. All rights reserved
Photographs courtesy of the author from her personal gallery, dated December 28, 2025.
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